Look To The Stars News: Happy Hearts Fund

Sean Penn Honored At Happy Hearts Fund Celebrity Charity Gala

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

More than 500 guests from over eight countries gathered on Saturday night in New York City to celebrate the Happy Hearts Fund Land of Dreams: Haiti event and to recognize “Heart of Gold” honoree Renee Haugerud and “Lifetime Achievement” honoree Sean Penn.

Photo: Petra Nemcova, Founder and Chairwoman, Happy Hearts Fund and evening performer Wyclef Jean.

Meet 50 Cent And John Legend For Charity

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Leading online charity auction site Charitybuzz.com has teamed up with hip-hop and R&B superstars 50 Cent and John Legend to raise funds for New York Restoration Project and Happy Hearts Fund by giving a few lucky fans the chance to get up-close and personal!

50 Cent has been busy doing good lately, between penning a children’s anti-bullying book and feeding hungry African children with proceeds from his energy drink, and his latest project, the launch of his new record label, is no exception; 50 Cent has partnered with charitybuzz to help make New York City neighborhoods greener, and is offering 2 fans the chance to meet him at his G-Note record label launch. The winning bidder and a guest will hit up a swanky, New York City hotel where the launch party will be held, and party with Curtis like it’s their birthday! Bidding is open through Tuesday, November 22 here, with proceeds going to the New York Restoration Project.

John Legend will be in the Concrete Jungle as well, laying down some brand new tracks, and he is inviting a pair of fans down to the studio to watch him work the mic! The winning bidder and a friend will go to a NYC recording studio, where they will feel like anything but ordinary people as they see Legend belt out his best. Bidding is open through Tuesday, November 15 here. Proceeds go to the Happy Hearts Fund, a non-profit charitable organization founded by Petra Nemcova after her survival of the 2004 tsunami, with a mission to aid children around the world who suffer hardship as a result of natural, economic, and health related disasters.

Michael J. Fox Helps Make BTIG Charity Day A Success

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0000

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, today announced it raised more than $4 million at its 9th Commissions for Charity Day, held on April 27.

BTIG will donate the money to more than 100 children’s charities all over the country, including All Stars Helping Kids, Autism Speaks, Deafness Research Foundation, Food Allergy Initiative, Franciscan Hospital for Children, Hedge Funds Care, Jacob’s Cure, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Project Sunshine, Smile Train, Solving Kids Cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, The Happy Hearts Fund.

Over the past nine years BTIG’s Annual Commissions for Charity Day has raised more than $24 million from equity, fixed income and derivative trading commission profits to support various nonprofit organizations. This was the first year BTIG held Commissions for Charity Day internationally in its offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and London.

BTIG To Host Celebrity Charity Day

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0000

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will hold its 2011 Commissions for Charity Day on Wednesday, April 27.

BTIG’s Annual Commissions for Charity Day has raised more than $20 million from equity, fixed income and derivative trading commission profits over the last eight years to support various nonprofit organizations. This year’s annual celebrity-filled event will support several organizations that deal with important issues facing children, including All Stars Helping Kids, Autism Speaks, Deafness Research Foundation, Food Allergy Initiative, Franciscan Hospital for Children, Hedge Funds Care, Jacob’s Cure, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Project Sunshine, Smile Train, Solving Kids Cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, The Happy Hearts Fund.

Celebrities who will be attending this year’s Commissions for Charity Day in BTIG’s New York office in support of the event and their charitable foundations include Michael J. Fox, Matt Dillon, Brooklyn Decker, Tori Praver, Darryl Strawberry, Nick Swisher, Eli Manning, Steve Schirripa, Sean Avery, John McEnroe, Joe Girardi, Justin Tuck, Petra Nemcova, Tom Coughlin, Bode Miller, Reggie Jackson, Joe Namath, and NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer. In addition, Ronnie Lott, Joe Morgan, and Tony Gonzalez will be in BTIG’s San Francisco office, and Kevin Connolly and Emmanuelle Chriqui of “Entourage,” and Marcus Allen will be in the Los Angeles office.

Petra Nemcova, Yoko Ono And Boyz II Men Lend Celebrity Charity Support To Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Petra Nemcova, Yoko Ono and Boyz II Men are urging fans around the world to donate to victims of the devastating tsunami that has killed an estimated 10,000 people in Japan.

Millions remain homeless today following the disaster as temperatures plummet to freezing.

Petra Nemcova – who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami but lost her boyfriend – is encouraging people to donate to her charity, Happy Hearts Fund. Nemcova established the charity following the 2004 tsunami to aid children who suffer hardship as a result of natural disasters. The charity has helped build 50 schools in nine countries since it was founded.

Lauren Bush And Petra Nemcova Are Women Who Care

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Lauren Bush and Petra Nemcova are just two of the women who will be honored at a special luncheon in New York in May for their charity work.

The annual Women Who Care event has become a New York tradition, and celebrates the accomplishments of women as caregivers, volunteers and professionals.

The event – to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 5 – will benefit United Cerebral Palsy of New York, one of America’s most established charities helping children and adults with disabilities throughout New York City. UCP/NYC currently serves more than 14,000 individuals and family members through more than 75 programs. The Mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.